The Posthumous Papers Of The Pickwick Club
By Charles Dickens
Published by Ward, Lock & Co Ltd: London c1910 (undated)
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The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club is Charles Dickens's first novel and the work that launched his extraordinary literary career. Originally issued in serial form in the 1830s, the book follows the genial Samuel Pickwick and his fellow members of the Pickwick Club as they embark on a series of comic travels and misadventures across England. Episodic in structure and rich in observation, the novel introduces a gallery of memorable characters—including the shrewd servant Sam Weller—and combines farce, satire, and keen social commentary, capturing the manners, institutions, and eccentricities of early Victorian life with warmth and exuberant humour.
This Ward, Lock & Co edition, published around 1910, reflects the enduring popularity of Dickens's work well into the twentieth century and is presented in a decorative cloth binding typical of the period, with Art Nouveau-influenced endpapers and clear, readable typography. It stands as a representative early-modern reissue of a foundational English novel, valued both as a reading copy and as a collectible example of Dickens's continued cultural presence. This volume would particularly appeal to collectors of Dickens editions, students of Victorian literature, and readers who enjoy classic English humour and social satire."
General wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. Binding in excellent shape with no loose pages. Pages are clean and very well presented. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
